ABDU ABOKI J.C.A. (Delivering the Lead Ruling): In this Motion on Notice filed on 21st January, 2013 the applicants are praying the Court for the following;
1. "Extension of time within which to apply for LEAVE to appeal against, the ruling of the Kano State High Court No. 6 delivered on 22nd March 2005 in Suit No. K/483/2004.
2. Leave to appeal against the Ruling of the Kano state High Court No. 6 delivered on 22nd March 2005 in suit No. K/483/2004.
3. Extension of time within which to file Notice of Appeal against the Ruling of the Kano State High Court No. 6 delivered on 22nd March 2005 in suit No. K/483/2004.
4. AND such any further order or orders as this Court may deem fit to make in the circumstances".
The application is premised on three (3) grounds as follows;
1. "The statutory time within which to apply for leave to appeal has expired.
2. That there is need for an extension of time to enable the applicants to file their appeal.
3. That the appeal in this matter is not as of …